Canvas Print : Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
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Babys cot by the side of its mothers bed
Prison babies at play in the day nursery in Holloway, a women only prison where babies who were either born there or were under three months old when their mothers were jailed were cared for in the prison. The babies slept in cots within their mothers cell, with nurses overseeing the babies welfare. At nine months of age the baby had to leave the prison
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Babies Born Cared Cell Cots Holloway Jailed Leave Months Mothers Nursery Nurses Overseeing Prison Slept Welfare
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the heartwarming and poignant canvas print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image by Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures a tender moment between mother and baby, as they rest side by side in a prison daycare center. The Prison Babies series, taken at Holloway, a women-only prison, offers a rare glimpse into the lives of incarcerated mothers and their young children. This beautiful canvas print is a moving reminder of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child, even in the most challenging circumstances. Add this inspiring piece to your home decor and let the story of resilience and love unfold.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Moment of Temporary Respite: Prison Babies at Play in Holloway, 1909 This poignant photograph captures a moment of reprieve for both mother and baby within the confines of Holloway Prison in London, England. Established in 1852, Holloway Prison was the largest women's prison in Europe at the time, housing over 1,000 inmates. In this historical image, we see a baby's cot placed beside its mother's bed, with the mother watching over her child as they play together. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was not uncommon for women to give birth in prison. In such cases, babies were cared for in the prison's day nursery until they reached the age of nine months. The nursery, which was staffed by nurses, provided a space for the babies to sleep, play, and be cared for while their mothers served their sentences. The image of the mother and baby sleeping side by side in the prison cell is a poignant reminder of the unique challenges faced by incarcerated mothers and their young children during this time. While the mother was unable to provide her child with the ideal living conditions outside of prison, the presence of the cot by her bed allowed her to maintain a connection with her baby, even in the most unexpected of places. As the baby grows and approaches the age of nine months, it must leave the prison and be placed in external care, marking the end of this temporary arrangement. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex realities of motherhood and imprisonment during a time when the needs of both mother and child were not always prioritized within the criminal justice system.
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